Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE One reason many Nigerians voted for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was its manifesto commitment to laying the foundation for a Nordic-Scandinavian and German-style social market economy. This is a model that promises a blend of economic efficiency and social welfare that appeal to the aspirations …

Tribute: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED It was a rude shock and a moment of deep sorrow when “Yours Truly” received the painful news of the death of a dear friend and a revered figure in the Oluyole Ibadan community – Chief Yemi Ogunyemi. He was not only the Baale of Oluyole …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 6, 2025: As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Access Holdings PLC will be amongst the leading participants in the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Regional Roundtable on Sustainable Finance for Africa and Middle East. Taking place from May 6-7, 2025, in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating revolutionary changes in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Dangote acknowledged the President’s strategic efforts to reposition the sector for greater efficiency and national benefit. Dangote specifically lauded …

AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA – Ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to Anambra State on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has taken significant steps to ensure safety and order. Over 1,531 operatives have been mobilised to provide security …

…Reiterates Commitment Towards International Partnership FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two high-profile fugitives with international warrants. The arrested individuals include Felix Omoregie, also known by the alias “Eghosa Johnson Omoregie,” who is the suspected ringleader of a …

IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Executive Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Council, Hon. Dare Alebiosu, has raised concerns over the dangers posed by the sale of cooking gas in residential neighborhoods. He emphasized that such business activities carry significant safety risks to residents and should be actively discouraged. Hon. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has taken decisive action in response to the alleged assault of one of its members, journalist Olajide Osoba, by individuals believed to be students and members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State …

KATSINA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has opened up about the immense pressure he faced in the early days of his presidency, revealing that the weight of Nigeria’s economic crisis nearly drove him to retreat from public media engagement. Speaking during a recent visit to Katsina State, …

His name is KP Ramaswamy, the owner of KPR Mills in Coimbatore. A textile magnate by profession, but to thousands of young women, he is simply “Appa” – a father figure who chose to build futures rather than just fortunes. While many corporate leaders focus on profits, attrition rates, and …